Jig Man

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I can identify with that. I have my 5th wheel camper on a lot for sale. I was showing it daily until this happened. We are on a state wide lockdown so no one is driving by it or calling. As soon as the yard dries up enough I will get it and put it back in the camper shed. Maybe this fall or next spring.

I think I would try WD40.

I read on another site where a guy was having trouble getting vibration with that blade. I buy the shakee blade from a company in Richardson, Texas.

Congrats on your purchase. I hope they are just what you are looking for. I had a pair and only used them a few times in 3 years. The water is too deep for them the way that I normally fish. Mine now live in Houston TX. I use spot lock for launching and loading when alone.

Not me. Getting a treble out of my finger when it was light was hard enough.

It depends on the motor. On my last motor (225 Optimax) I had a Lock n Haul. I now have a 250 Verado and they did not offer one for it. So I bought a pair of My Wedges. I like them better than anything I else that I have used. They are heading into year 4.

Id start researching jon bats if I wanted to stay under 1000#. Battery, trolling motor, trailer will eat up most of your weight limit.

I have that reel and like it. My suggestion is a medium heavy rod in your price range. They are the most versatile. Reasons for casting for me: larger baits, better accuracy, ability to handle heavier # test line, longer casts, and they work better with fluorocarbon line than spinning reels. That being said, I have twice as many spinning setups as I do bait casters.

I do a lot of finesse fishing and have used all shapes of heads. For most of it the shape of the head is not relevant for me. However, when fishing an Elaztech product and not swimming it, I want the mushroom head so that it has a better chance of settling with the tail in the air. If I am swimming then a minnow or aspirin head is better for me but I only swim them when it is windy.

You may have to call one of the hook manufacturers direct and see if they will sell to you. I don't know how many you need but a minimum order will probably be in the thousands.

I looked in my Shorty’s Hook Sales catalog and couldn’t find any.

Quickleen and Quickare in every tank. My last motor went trouble free for 14 years.

No I did not realize that. I’ve never heard that one. What is it that would cause this to happen? Is this for all lines or certain types?

I keep mine in a cloth bag inside of a gallon ice cream container. Several years now no problems.

I can only go down to a 3/32 oz head with a bait caster. I mostly throw 1/16 on my spinning setups.

I am getting there. I am down to 5 designated Ned rig setups and still have several of the 44 TRD packs that my daughter bought me.

The trolling motor will get easier to operate. Just stick with it. The best advice I can give you is to learn to operate it with both feet. Use your right foot when fishing from the left side of the boat and left foot when fishing from the right side. Keep the foot pedal centered on the deck, preferably screwed down so you will always know where it is located. Like any other activity repetition is the way to success. Good luck and have fun.

I make a lot of my own spinner baits and buzz baits. Most are heavy wire. However, I like the action of lighter wire. Of those on the market I like War Eagle best. The biggest problem with them is the light wire. Half a dozen fish and the wire would break. I have come up with something that exponentially increases their life. Lately I have had to replace worn out skirts while the bait is still going strong. I wrap the R with floral wire then cover it with shrink tubing. That diminishes the bending problem and gives them longevity without changing the vibration capabilities of the bait.

If you put on 3 coats of BTS you won’t need anything besides a wet cloth and a dry towel for a couple of months.

Every other one gives you three equally spaced.

I would start by putting a little oil on each of the shaft bearings and see if that helps.

I did. I like fast gear ratios except for Arigs.

They look really good. Now go catch some fish.

Of those Lund for sure. Have you looked at Xpress? They have the lift and ride like a glass boat.